India’s cumulative ethanol supplies have crossed the 800-crore-litre mark during Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, with grain-based feedstocks accounting for around 76 per cent of monthly supplies in July, according to data compiled by the All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA).
A total of 93 crore litres of ethanol was supplied in July, taking cumulative supplies beyond the 800-crore-litre milestone. Grain-based feedstocks contributed 71 crore litres during the month, compared with 75 crore litres out of 103 crore litres in June. The share of grain-based ethanol consequently increased to around 76 per cent in July from approximately 73 per cent in June, even as overall monthly supplies moderated. Maize and surplus Food Corporation of India (FCI) grains emerged as the key contributors within the grain-based segment, accounting for 30 crore litres each in July. Together, they contributed nearly 85 per cent of grain-based ethanol supplies during the month.
Damaged food grains contributed another 11 crore litres, highlighting the growing role of multiple grain streams in supporting India’s ethanol supply chain. Sugarcane-based feedstocks, meanwhile, contributed 22 crore litres in July, down from 28 crore litres in June. Their share of total monthly supplies declined to around 24 per cent in July from 27 per cent in June. Within sugarcane-based supplies, B-Heavy Molasses accounted for 17 crore litres, while Sugarcane Juice contributed 4 crore litres and C-Heavy Molasses contributed 1 crore litre.
